Committee recommends easing in‑state tuition hurdles for active service members and veterans
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Summary
House Bill 142, which would simplify the process for active‑service military members and veterans to obtain in‑state tuition, received a unanimous favorable recommendation from the committee; sponsor said the bill reduces administrative hurdles for first and second semester enrollment.
The Senate Education Committee voted unanimously to recommend favorable passage of House Bill 142, which reduces administrative hurdles that can delay access to in‑state tuition for active service members and veterans.
Representative Tuscher (sponsor) told the committee the bill clarifies and reduces certain requirements that sometimes make it difficult for veterans and active service members to obtain in‑state tuition in their first or second semester. The sponsor said the change is intended to ease the transition for service members and veterans who move to Utah to attend state institutions.
Why it matters: supporters and committee members said simplifying the process will help veterans access education without unnecessary delay. The Veterans and Military Affairs Commission had favorably recommended the bill earlier in the process, and the committee placed the measure on the consent calendar.
Committee action: Senator Reby moved that HB142 be sent to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation; the motion carried unanimously and the chair placed the bill on the consent agenda.
The bill will next appear on the Senate consent calendar for further consideration.